Hip or knee replacement (major joint of the leg), without major complications at Melrosewakefield Healthcare
MS-DRG 470 · Melrose, MA
These are Melrosewakefield Healthcare's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 8 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $15,720.60, median $46,892.66, highest $129,225.75. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | 6.4 mi | $58,443.23 | $77,924.31 | 2026-03-27 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 6.8 mi | $15,720.60 | $15,720.60 | 2026-03-20 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 7.3 mi | $129,225.75 | $184,608.22 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 8.2 mi | $63,826.09 | $85,101.46 | 2026-03-27 |
| Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain, MA | 10.6 mi | $35,342.09 | $47,122.79 | 2026-03-27 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | 13.2 mi | $35,167.87 | $46,890.49 | 2026-03-27 |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | 19.9 mi | $20,626.60 | $29,466.57 | 2026-04-01 |
| Peconic Bay Medical Center Riverhead, NY | 133.7 mi | $75,894.00 | 2026-03-31 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for MS-DRG 470 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE EXTREME line 646328 | inpatient | $129,225.75 | $184,608.22 | $6,780.11 – $48,920.93 |
| MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHME line 14668 | inpatient | $22,302.23 | $31,860.33 | $530.75 – $28,398.45 |
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MAJOR line 59401 | inpatient | $20,322.34 | $29,031.92 | $6,780.11 – $48,920.93 |
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MODERATE line 646326 | inpatient | $13,142.97 | $18,775.67 | $6,780.11 – $48,920.93 |
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MAJOR line 646327 | inpatient | $16,641.30 | $23,773.29 | $6,780.11 – $48,920.93 |
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